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Baked Veg Kachori & Chana Chaat

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Time1 Hr
DifficultyIntermediate
Serves1

Walkthrough any bazaar street, and you’re sure to find a sweetmeat shop making piping hot veg kachori. A robust, tangy snack believed to have created by the Marwaris in Rajasthan, it is easily one of the most famous Indian street foods out there. It can also be served as a festive snack on special occasions. Indians have always had an avid obsession for kachoris for centuries. Even Banarsidas, th ... e Mughal poet mentions in his autobiography Ardhakathanaka, that he bought a ser (a particular weight) of kachoris in Agra back in 1613) daily. The streets of Old Delhi served kachoris much before samosas became mainstream, after the partition. Veg Kachori is called the “traders’ grub”, street foods like the kachori evolved around bazaars where traders could have their fill while sealing deals. Baked Veg Kachori Chana Chaat Ingredients include the earthy imli ki chutney made out of tamarind and jaggery, mint coriander chutney, and optionally, papdi (crisp flour crackers) or boondi. The saunth (dry ginger) imparts the stuffing a smooth texture and mild hotness. Baked Veg Kachori Chana Chaat Calories range from 590 to 650. Baked Veg Kachori Chana Chaat Benefits are numerous. Let’s get to the nutrition of the chickpeas first: brimming with protein and dietary fibre, a 100-gram portion also includes 16% and 12% of the daily iron and magnesium content your body requires respectively. These help in promoting satiety (thereby keeping your extra pounds in check), controlling blood sugar levels, and blood lipid levels. The amchur powder you use in your recipe stimulates detoxification and combats acidity.

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre569 Cal569 Cal569 Cal569 Cal
  • 23gProtein
  • 9gFat
  • 99gCarbs
  • 27gFibre

Ingredients

Fruits & Vegetables

Mint W/o Roots

Mint W/o Roots

1 cup

Ginger

Ginger

1 small piece

Carrot-regular

Carrot-regular

4 units

French Beans

French Beans

4 pieces

Potato

Potato

3 units

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato

0.5 unit

Tomato

Tomato

0.5 unit

Dairy

Curd

Curd

1.25 tablespoons

Dry Grocery

Black Salt

Black Salt

2.75 teaspoons

Chat Masala

Chat Masala

1 pinch

Tamarind

Tamarind

0.33 teaspoons

Jaggery

Jaggery

0.5 teaspoons

Red Chilli Powder

Red Chilli Powder

3 teaspoons

Salt

Salt

1.5 teaspoons

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

2.5 tablespoons

Cumin

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds

2 teaspoons

Asafoetida/hing

Asafoetida/hing

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

Coriander Powder

1 tablespoon

Amchur Powder

Amchur Powder

2 teaspoons

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

1 teaspoon

Atta

Atta

0.5 cups

Vegetable Local

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

8 pieces

Other

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

1 cup

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Garlic

Garlic

1 piece

Water

Water

1 glass

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 teaspoon

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

1 teaspoon

Cow Milk

Cow Milk

0.5 teaspoons

Raw Whole Black Gram

Raw Whole Black Gram

0.25 cups

Directions
1
In a blender, add Mint Leaves, Coriander Leaves, Green Chilli, Garlic & Ginger.
2
Add Curd & Water.
3
Blend to get a smooth paste.
4
In a bowl, add Cumin Powder, Black Salt, Chaat Masala & Lemon Juice. Mix well.
5
In a bowl, add Tamarind & Water. Let it soak for 1 hour.
6
In a pan, add Jaggery & Water. Melt the Jaggery on medium flame.
7
Add Tamarind pulp and cook for 30 mins.
8
Add Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder & Salt. Cook for 10 mins.Remove from heat & set aside.
9
In a pan, add Oil, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds & Hing. Saute.
10
Add Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Aamchoor Powder & Garam Masala. Saute.
11
Add chopped boiled vegetables(Carrot, Beans, Cauliflower), Black Salt & mashed Potato.
12
Mix well. Add chopped Coriander Leaves & let the mixture cool.
13
In a bowl, add Atta, Oil, Salt & Milk. Mix well.
14
Add water as required to make a dough.
15
Knead the dough well.
16
Divide the dough into 20 g balls.
17
Flatten out the dough a little.
18
Place 15 g of stuffing in the centre.
19
Seal the dough well to get a round shaped & flat stuffed dough( kachori).
20
Pre heat the oven. Bake the Kachori at 180 degree C for 12 mins or till golden brown.
21
In a bowl, add Black Chana & Water. Let it soak for overnight.
22
In a pan, boil the soaked Black Chana with Salt & Water.
23
Once boiled, strain the water. Keep aside.
24
In a pan, boil Sweet Potato by adding Salt & Water.
25
In a bowl, add diced Sweet Potato & boiled Black Chana.
26
Add Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Salt & Black Salt. Mix well.
27
Add Lemon Juice, Green Chutney & Tamarind Chutney.
28
Add chopped Tomato, Curd & chopped Coriander Leaves. Mix well. Serve chilled.
Getting the best out of your Baked Veg Kachori Chana Chaat Recipe
Prepare Baked Veg Kachori Chana Chat at home making use of the tips and tricks that follow for a tempting treat: For baked veg kachori chana chaat restaurant-style, soak the chana (and if you want to up the goodness, moong) separately overnight and cook them separately with enough water after having added salt. Your potatoes should be boiled separately too. A kachori is one that is puffed up outside (flakes are great too) but hollow inside- the filling needs to stick to the crust. Pay attention to how you roll your kachori, a 3” diameter circle goes best. Make sure your dough is not soft, but firm. Continue to knead until all the water is absorbed eventually. Use a heavy-bottomed deep-frying pan for best results when you make the kachori. Ample heat can work magic. Sprinkle some sev on top of your baked veg kachori chana chaat to add to the appeal Try this simple Baked Veg Kachori Chana Chaat recipe and add a healthy snack to your diet!

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